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Claire's · 1 month ago

Manager, Accounting & Financial Reporting (Hybrid)

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$96K/yr - $129K/yr

4+ years exp

Claire's is passionate about creating a safe, fun, and inspiring environment where self-expression shines. The Manager of Accounting & Financial Reporting will lead external financial reporting, oversee the corporate accounting close process, and manage various special projects within the corporate finance team.

E-CommerceFashionJewelryLifestyleRetail

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain accounting policies and drive consistent application of U.S. GAAP

Support oversight of month-end accounting close procedures, including review of manual and significant journal entries, account reconciliations, and roll forwards prepared by the accounting team

Collaborate with FP&A to analyze and explain monthly balance sheet and income statement fluctuations, ensuring accuracy in monthly reporting

Support preparation of monthly internal reporting package, including flash reports and cash flow analysis

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP

Prepare monthly borrowing base certificates and reporting related to the Company’s Credit Agreements

Support the assessment and implementation of new accounting standards including technical accounting research, developing new accounting processes as needed, and preparing disclosures related to new accounting guidance

Manage relationship with external auditors for matters related to financial reporting, including supporting schedules/reconciliations

Collaborate with accounts payable team to enhance processes and controls around review and approval of invoices and processing of payments

Work closely with accounts receivable team to improve collections process

Lead and support initiatives to streamline and automate accounting processes, particularly in the areas of data and reporting

Assist with special projects and needs of executive management, including new ERP implementation

Qualification

CPA licenseFinancial reportingU.S. GAAPHyperion EssbaseMS ExcelAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsOrganizational skills